Sharyn Carlson

About Sharyn Carlson

Global Talent Acquisition Executive with 20 years of experience across Fortune 100 and private companies. Proven record of aligning talent strategies to business growth and elevating TA to a strategic business partner. Recognized for delivering large-scale transformations that enhance value through innovation, analytics, & culture-aligned hiring. My experience spans 40+ countries, from designing global TA operating models, to implementing enterprise-wide TA technologies, to building global talent selection models. I\'ve been fortunate to have a diverse career, leading Talent Acquisition across a number of industries including consumer products, manufacturing, energy equipment, medical technology, and financial services.I believe every hire matters and can raise the bar. I\'m driven by helping companies and executive teams make talent a true competitive advantage through global TA transformation, succession alignment, and employer brand leadership. I care deeply about creating environments where TA professionals can thrive and feel valued. I\'m committed to building high-performing teams where culture and development matter, and where the Talent Acquisition function can help transform the business and people\'s lives.Insights Discovery: Motivating Director

Experience

1. Head of Talent Acquisition

   Kohler Co.

   Mar 2023 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Global Talent Acquisition COE Leader with responsibility for the redesign and globalization of Kohler’s Talent Acquisition strategy. Established and executing global TA roadmap, aligned to the Bersin maturity model. Executive leader for Kohler’s enterprise talent selection strategy, directing the overhaul of talent selection mechanisms to create leading-class recruiting experiences and outcomes. Directing a multi-region team of TA Leaders with recruiting teams across several disciplines: executive, professional & technical, high-volume manufacturing, contingent labor, TA operations & enablement, and recruitment marketing & employer brand. Global process, policy, and tech owner from requisition through preboarding. Building governance and analytics globally around standardized TA systems and processes. Responsible for all Talent Acquisition budgets and driving cost efficiency to fuel innovation.Recruiting COE leader for Workday Recruiting implementation in 2026. Transforming the technology and tool stack to introduce external market data, industry insights, and optimized vendors and outsourcing partners.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  BA, English

Skills

• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• College Recruiting
• Management
• Recruiting
• Outsourcing
• Program Management
• Talent Management
• Hiring
• Business Process Improvement
• Rpo
• Leadership
• Internet Recruiting
• Executive Search
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Contract Recruitment
• Consulting
• Talent Acquisition
• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Team Management
• Screening Resumes
• Training
• Performance Management
• Crm